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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
BIRD DESTRUCTION.
What 1t Costs the Country to Crafty the
Deman,ls of Vain Women.

What 1t Costs the country TO tratiiy the
Demanils of Vain Women.
In spite of the earnest protests OF
tho humane, OF the remonstrances OF
economists, and the laws of many
States, the cruel slaughter OF our
feathered songsters still continues.
The mortality among birds by ordinary
accidents, depredations and slaughter
nearly counterbnlances their increase,
and such special havoc as has 'oi
late years been committed among
them, upsets the balance of nature
and leads TO the speedy extinction Of
whole species. Within the last half
dozen years so disastrous has been the
slaughter of many whose bright
plumage and gladsome songs beautiiied
and thrilled country places, that
ornithologists estimate that even ii
the slaughter were at once to cease
several generations must pass before
the evil effects Of the recent reck-
less destruction woaid DO affaced.
Entomologists estimate that the annu-
al loss in food aud dber plants caused
by insects amounts to fully $500 00O,-
00C in this country alone. At a very
low estimate, 5000, 900 birds are annu-
ally slaughtered for feminine adorn-
mcnt, and it is calculated that the
death of every in1ect-eating bird
causes an actual and Consequential loss
equivalent to four bushels of grain.
What an enormous tax the country Is
paying to crafty the cruel demand Of
fashion set by notorious Partisan
profligate, and maintained by thought
less vanity!
While the reckless vanity of women
is the chief cause of this bancful
butchcry, mans gluttony and greed
are powerfully aiding woman's yani-
ty. Every year the rapa'
cious pot-hunter, and the IN
considerate school-boy are abroad
heedlessly decimating the mos
destructive foes of the fast multiplying
myriads of insect pests that cause agri
culture annual losses high among th'
millions. Several of the States hav'
lately passed salutary laws for the pro
lection of Msectivorous birds; bu
scarcely any of them have provides
suitable means for their enforcement
Recent events have shown that tn
wishes of the farmers of the country
emphatically expressed, have power
full influence with our Legislators, an'
on what subject should their wishes b.
expressed more emphatically than oil
the necessity for prompt and effectiv
legislation for tho protection OF tn
friends whose graceful, melodiou
presence beauties the country glad
dens their homes and greatly aids t.
save their crops from destructionP-
Rural New Yorker
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

This was the way country black
smith was seen TO remove that portion
OF the axe handle from the axe that re-
mained in the eye, the break being
close to tho iron. The wood could not
be driven out, and, as the nails had
been driven In at the end, could not be
bored out. He drove the bit of sharp
edge into some moist earth. and then
built fire around the projecting part.
The wood was soon charred so it was
easily removed. The moist earth SO
protected the tempered part of the axe
that it sustained no injury. Boston
Budget.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

Peterson's Magazine for October is
on hand, and is one of the best num-
bers of this year Of even unusual ex-
cellence. The steel-engraving is a
charming reproduction Of Leslic's
beautiful painting, "a Maiden Fair
to See," aud the fashion-plates, wood
cuts, and designs for the workable
are all capital. There is an interest
ing illustrated article by way of open
ing, aud the stories and poems are
exceptionally good. In this number
are given the offers to persons getting
up clubs for next year, and they are
very tempting: few magazines award
premiums that approach the valua-
Bile books aud engravings peterson"
bestOws. The attractions for 1888 are
numerous-new writers to be added
to the staff of favorite old contribu-
tors, more costly engravings aud
wood-cuts-in fact, novelty aud fresh
variety in every department. One
can be certain this is not only said
but really meant: for this popular
magazine has proved, during nearly
half century, that its promises are
always faithfully kept. Terms: Two
Dollars per year, with great deduc'
tious to clubs. Samplecopies sen'
free to those desiring to get up clubs
Address Peterson's Magazine, Bon
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
A woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed incessant-
ly and could not sleep. She bought
of us bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so
much relieved ON taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus
write W. G. Hamrick 81 Co., of Shell
by, N. q. On sale at Harry b. Gar
ner's City Pharmacy, at 50cts. and 81.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
A Perfectly Well Man Again.

SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. s, 1887.
Gentlemen-I had thoroughly
developed case of contagious blood
poison. My physician tried a month
to cure me, but did me no good. /
then went TO my father, who at once
told me to take S. S. S. lie got a
dozen large bottles. They did me
a great deal OF good, aud l got more.
After using the medicine short time
| was entirely cured, and am to-day
a perfectly well man.
G. w. LANGHILL.
Treaties on Blood and Skin Di-
seases mailed free. The SWIFT SPE-
cIFIo Co.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
Buoklen's Arnioa salvs.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar'
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

-Rose-growers who have hereto
fore killed all tho lady bugs that ap-
peared on their bushes will be glad to
know .'lat these insects are death to
rosebush lice and chinch bugs Mr..
Hatch, Of Suisum, CAL, offered an
ounce of gold for m ounce OF lady
pugs not long ago and got them.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
KENTUCKY CROPS.
Report Of commissioner Davis for
August.

Office of Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, Horticulture, and Statistics,
Frankfort, Sept. 2.-The following is
the monthly report of the Commits
sioner Of Agriculture, etc, for the
month Of August, 1886:
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

John Garth, a wealthy farmer OF
Rourbon county, was killed by the
upsetling of his buggy in his wood,
land pasture Friday, where his dead
body was found some hours after
wards.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

A picture of nude female, paint
ing by local artist, was exhibited at
the Louisville Exposition for three
DAYS and it kicked up such furOr
that the manager had 1t removed.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

"A boy who can't be induced to go
10 store quarter Of mile away ON
an errand can be hired TO walk for five
hours on stretch If it is only called a
walking-match and theproprietor puts
ND a silver quarter rs prize
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
Commissioner of Agriculture, etc.

Hylan Skinner, who murdered M
L. Bigwood at Eddyville, some
months ago, has been captured. lie
was found in Canada and decoyed
over the line and arrested by de-
tectivc.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16

Matte Moore, 17-year-old white
girl from Mayfield, was captured at
Paducah in an attempt to elope with
q mulatto. She was returned to her
parents.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-09-16
ESTABLISHED 1850.
The Evansville
Commercial : College
Institute d Business Training.

This old and tried institution has had a very
large attendance this winter. both ofladies and
gentlemen, and no wonder, for II is one OF tho
most thorough and reliable Business Colleges
in the West. Prof. s. N. Curnlck, the princi-
pal, is thoroughly eonyorBant with business
practices and ofice work, he was for 7b years
connected with tho Wholesale business OF Ev-
carefully conducted ON practical business prin-
ciples. Book Keeping, Penmanship, Business
Mathematics, s,COrrespOndences, Business Forms
Banking. Trading, Short hand, Type writing,
all thoroughly taught, so that the concienclons
student receives n reliable business education
worth ten times its cost. Those wishing com
merca course, lady or gentleman should at
of young men In this and adjoining counties.
Apply by letter or In person TO 5. N. CUR
NICK, Cor. 8rd and Main Streets, Evansville,
Indiana. Men,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
ROCK ISLAND, THURSDAY, APRIL Z, 1887.
The Stomach Distiis Acids.

There, if existent in anatural quantity.
and unvitia,ed by bile. play their part in
the functions of digestion and assimila>
ton. But the artificial acid resulting
from the inability of the stomach to con-
vert food received by it into sustenance,
is the producer of flatulence and heart
burn, which are the most harrassing
symptoms of dyspepsia The best car-
minative is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Far more effective is it than carbonate of
soda, magnesia or other alkaline salts.
These invariably weaken the stomach
without producing permanent benefit.
No man or oman chronjcally dyspeptic,
and consequently nervous, can be in
possession of the full measure of vigor
allowed by nature, Therefore, inyigor-
ate and regulate the system, and so do
ing protect it from malaria, rheumatism
and other serious maladies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
The Editors Opinion.

30 far the world has not been afforded
much of that opinion on the inter state
commerce law that eminates from the
sanctum Editor are cautious as a gem
eral thing. as to how they express them>
selves, but, once speaking you are pref
ty safe in attaching some weight to the
written by an editor). One journalist
has after due deliberation, ventured to
put his views into type, and the ARGUS
will aid its brother of the Janesvile,
wis, Gtzette in airing bimself Here is
what he says;
Probably the worst law ever enacted
by congress is the inter state commerce
law. 1t is bad in that it is oppressive.
1t is going to hurt almost everybody but
the railroad companies. OF course they
like il because 1t increases freinhts, cs>
peCially the trunk lines between the east
and the west Farmers and merchants
and manufacturers must pay dearly for
the foolishncss of congress. Some
laughed at CongressI an Caswell when
he said the Jaw would cost the people of
Wisconsin over million dollars year.
and after the blunder has been commit
ed, they began TO see that Mr.. Caswell
was good deal of prophet and besides
that clear headed and far seeing bus,
mess man.
About the first note of alarm comes
from Milwaukee through the columns of
the Sentinel. Some freights to and from
that city will be increased 46 per cent
The consumers will have to pay this adj
vance and in way that they will feel
The merchants in Milwaukee have re>
ceived circulars from wholesale bouses
in the east, calling attention to the adj
vance in freights, and between Philadel-
phia and Chicago that advance has been
from 90 to As per cent
The effect will be TO inJure business.
One merchant said, I'm my judgment
the people have been badly sold. The
railways will be sure to get what they
want and as far as can learn or antici>
pate, there will be an advance of rates
between the east and west. That is the
general impression along the street. We
cannot get quotations on sugars, as we
have been IN the habit of receiving them
We can't tell how much the raise will be,
because our rates have been made by the
refiners who have received drawbacks
which are cut off and forbidden by the
now law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

The best medical writers claim that the
successful remedy for nasal catarrh must
be non irritating, easy of application, and
one that will by It's own action, reach all
the remote sores and liberated surfaces
The history Of the efforts to treat catarrt.
during the past few years obliges Us to
admit that only one remedy has complete
ly met these conditions, and tha, is Ely
cream balm. This safe ami pleasant
remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has ever done, and both physicians
and patients freely conccde this fact
The more distressing symptoms quickly
yicid 20 it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance. Co. Of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 600, 600. Z. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusied 10
him. Office, postoffice block, Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1v
Coal, Potatoes, Etc.
For coal. leave orders ut Wheelan Bros.
grocery, or st 1908 Second avenue For
onions and potatoes. apply under May
Bros. old stand, Second avenue.
JOHN WAgEER.
VIM. McEnlry,
Attorney at law, loans money on good
security, makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde, bankers. Office in
posi- office block
EarIh & Babcock, Dentists.
No 1874 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
Inserting n,eth without plates
Hard Coal Market.
Crate and egg, IS. rs; range No. 4 and
nut, so per ton, screened and deliv
cred. for best quality of anthracite coal.
E. G. FRAZER
Taxee.
The taxes for 1886 are now due. Office
in the court house.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Collector
Iron ornaments begin to be seex in the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
In General Debility, Emacia,lon,

consumption, and wasting in children,
SCOTS Emulsion of pure cod liver oil
with Hypophosphites, is a most valuable
food and medicine. 1t creates an apes
tite for food, strengthens the nervous
system, and builds up the body Plesse
read: Il tried SCOTS Emulsion on a
young mau whom physicians at times
gave up hope. Since he began using TIE
Emulsion his cough has ceased. gained
flesh and strength, and from all appears
ances his life will be prolonged many
years, JOHN SULLIVAN, Hospital Stew
ard. Morganza. Pa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
A Whiteside Lady's Fortune.

At Prophetstown, just over the line
in Whiteside county, resides Harriet
Maria Tuller, sixtyssix years of age, a
little woman, hale and hearty, with hair
hardly gray. She comes of long>lived
family, and if money is any object to her
she has every incentive to live. In 1885
Elan Tuller and J. A. Tuller located
float in conjunction with Geo. Smith, of
Chicago, who loaned them S400 for that
purpose. Jonathan was son of Elan,
and he got his land, eighty acres, for
which he paid $780, May 20. 1885; on the
following day he executed bond that
when he got his patent he would con-
vey an undivided half to Smith June
s, 1887, he married Harriet Maria Tuller,
minor. and took up his residence at
Prophetstown. In August. 1887, Smith
sent down conveyance deed to Tuller
who under new arrangements transfers.
ed all the land to Smith. The latter sold
it to the Wisconsin Marine and Fine In.
surance company, and it sold the south
fifty acres to Long John Wentworth, of
Chicago, and he to G.. IL Walker. The
latter occurred in 1865, ard Walker paid
500. 900 for the fifty acres. This
fifty and the other thirty were finally
divided into small lots and sold to vari>
Gus purchasers. Five years ago Chi,
cago lawyer named r. D. Hatszach, no
ticed that there was no wifes name to
the deed of conveyance. He discovered
Mrs. Tuller in 1888. filed an affidavit in
the Chicago courts setting forth the
claims of Mrs. fuller to this property.
Investigation began to be made and
it was discovered that while Mrs
Tuller was minor at her marriage. the
ceremony occurred in the presence of
her parents and with their full consent,
1t therefore became settled that if Mrs.
Tuller survived her husband. she would
have upon his death a one-half dover
right. or a one-sNth interest. A number
of owners settled at once and obtained
releases April s. 1856, Mr.. Tuller died
Then Mrs Tuller's lawyer began active
operations The territory includes the
ground between twenty eighth and thirty
first streets and State street and Went,
Fourth avenue, Chicago. 1t is worth
between $1,000, 900 and $S,000,000 1t
contaius seven hundred lots and five
hundred owners. Up to date one hundred
owners have obtained releases upon pay.
ment of $4,000 The remaining five
hundred owners will be served with
notices and the Tribune says that while
Mrs. Tuller is disposed to be easy with
the owners of the lots, still every year of
her life will he worth thousands of dol>
lars to her and to her descendants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
GUARDIANS NOTICE.


STATE OF ILLINOIS,
County OF Rock Island, 90
In the County Court TO the March Term. A. d.
1857.
To all persons concerned: A public notice is
hereby given, that the undersigned. guardian of
Henry Fttzgibbons, minor child Of John Fitzgib
bons, deceased, has fled in the office of the cei
of the county court of Rock Island county, state
OF Illinois, petition for an order for the sale Of
the undivided cne-sixth 90 of the following
described real estate to-wit: Southeast one
quarter "a of the southeast one-quarter tLtl of
section No. tw enty-eiEht (2Sl. and northeast one
quarter Cla) of the northeast one-quartcr "a of
section No thirty three 1897, all In township No.
nineteen (19), range two east Of the fourth (4th)
principal meridian situated, lying and hcing in
the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois.
and that said petition will be heard on the first
day of the April term which is on the third Mon
day Of April, A d. 1887 at which time and n,ace
you can appear and object to said petition II you
see fl so 10 do. WM. MCENIRY,
mar -s}w Guardian of Henry Fitzgbbpns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

Hartz & Bahnsen, wholesale and retail
druggists of Rock Island. H., say; We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have never
handled remedies that sell SO well, OF
give such universal satisfaction, There
have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines iu this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have
been entirely cured by the use of few
bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery
taken in connection with Electric Bitters
We guarantee them always Sold by
Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County,
To the May Term, A D. 1887, of the Circuit
Court-In Chaneery.
ElviTa Il. Lord vs. Charles W. MCGovern-Bii to
forclOsc mortgage.
To the above named nonresident defendant,
Charles W. McGiovern: Notice is hereby given to
You that tue above named complainant has filed
in said court her bill of complaint against you. on
the chancery side of said court; that a summons
in chancery has been issued in said cause against
you, returnablc to the next term of said circuit
court, to be begun and holden at the court house
in the city OF Rock Island, in said county, on the
first Monday of May "A ID 1887, at which time and
place you will appear. and plead, answer or dsmul
to said bill of complaint If you see ft.
Dated at Rock Island, III, March 16, 1887
b. H. BOWMAN. Jr.
Clerk OF said Court
& L IL Ia Snl-rs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
The polonaise is in Its glory again.

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DIR j..
Bigelows Cure, which cures Consump>
tion in stages that other remedies arc of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
SO cents and 81, of druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival OF trade at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving away
to their customers Of so MANY free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asth>
ma, bronchitis, Group. and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting a trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
Greatly Excited.

Not few of the citizens of Rock ISL
and have recently become greatly excited
over the astonishing facts, that several
of their friends who had been prouounc
ed by their physicians as incurable aud
beyond all hope-suffering with that
dreaded monster consumption have been
completely cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, the only
remedy that does positively cnre all
throat and lung diseases, coughs, colds,
asthma and bronchitis. Trial bottle free
at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug store, large
bottles 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

mothers, overworkcd men, and for all
diseases where the tissues sre wasting
away from the inability TO digest ordi>
nary food. or from overwork of the brain
or body, all such should take Scotts
Emulsion of pure cod liver oil with HY
pophosphites Il used the Emulsion on
a lady who was delicate, and threatened
with bronchitis. II put her in such good
health and flesh, that must say it is the
best Emulsion | ever used. Il, ?. WAD-
DELL, NJ D Hugh's Mills. S C.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07
swrgSEq s wALksR, compl Is S Sol
HHANCERY NOTICE.

Rock Island county,
To the May Term. A d. 1887, OF the Circuit
tourt In Chancery.
John II Lippencott vs.. Charles W McGogern-
BID to foreclose mortgage
To the above named nonresident defendant
Charles W. McGoveru Notice is hereby given 10
you that the above named complainant has filed
in said court his bill of complaint against you. on
the chancery side OF said court; that summons
in chancery has been issued in said cause against
You returnuble to the next term Of said circuit
court, to be begun and holden at the cogrt house,
in the city of Rock I-land in said count :, the
first Monday of May "A D. 1887. at which time and
place You will appear, and plead, answer demuT
to said bill of complaint II you see fit
Dated at ock Island, H., March 16, 1887.
e. u. BOWMAN, Jr-,
Clerk OF said Couri
SWEENEY & WALKER. compl'ts Solr's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

The greatest medical wonder OF the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, uicers. salt rieun,, fever sores. can
GERS, plies. chilhlairs, corut. letter, chAp
ped hands, auf! nil skin erup;ious. gtiarun-
ieed 10 cure in every instance, ~ money
refunded. 25 c.nia i.,'r ~, F"t sale hy
Hart2 g. Rahna:r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-07

The best ON earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Glycerine Saive, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed Only % cents Sold by druggists